ALF Senior Fellows: Nominate an Exemplary Leader today!
Do you know of an exceptional ALF Senior Fellow who has exhibited an extraordinary commitment to inclusion, bridge-building, and service to the community? How about a network, partnership, or organization that demonstrates remarkable cross-sector collaboration for the common good? If so, we invite you to nominate candidates for the 2026 John W. Gardner and Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership awards!
Nominations of qualified candidates received by October 24, 2025, will be eligible for consideration by our selection committee comprised of ALF Senior Fellows and past honorees. Both award recognitions will take place at the Exemplary Leadership Celebration in spring 2026.
John W. Gardner Award
The John W. Gardner Award, named for John W. Gardner (1912 – 2002), former Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, and author of On Leadership (1990), recognizes ALF Senior Fellows who have exhibited inspirational leadership, bridge-building across differences, and commitment to ALF’s core values in their personal and professional lives. Learn more and view past awardees.
Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award
The Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award, named in honor of the late Greg Ranstrom, ALF Fellows Program Director of 15 years, recognizes a network, partnership, or organization that demonstrates remarkable cross-sector collaboration for the common good. Learn more and view past awardees.
